United nations and the world bank and we hope to track to expand the generation transmission and distribution all key sectors. As an active participant in the team focused on the policy framework to improve the enabling environment and reduce the risk for investors through the consistent diplomatic engagement through the embassys and with the embassies in washington, the state department is working to ensure that the transactions that have the emphasis needs to structural policies and governance changes that will encourage even more investment. We have positioned a senior Career Foreign Service officer in the region who is working with our embassies to enhance and focus our diplomatic efforts while minimizing the cost. We are also Planning Regional training sessions sessions the world created the Energy Knowledge and skills of our economic officers in the embassies and in the region. We are very excited about the beyond the grid and and initiative that of the sub initiatives have as pa
Many that they would not even have a refrigerator to keep supplies called particularly plasma and certain medicines. The two panels will examine the National Programs to like electrical power in africa and the future of energy is brighter than it has been in the past. So now i yield to my good friend and colleague. Thank you, mr. Chairman for your leadership when you say the prospect of energy in bright in africa is brighter it has a lot to do with you for your work and convening this hearing. Is very obvious the lack of power available throughout the continent has many negative consequences as it constrains growth and undermines Resource Development with the quality of life progress so the impact on the Economic Prosperity as well as the ability to make the challenges is compromised by the lack of energy and this gives us the opportunity to assess both of inspect to elect a friday africa and now i defer to the ranking member. And now you may present your opening comments. On several c
Earlier wed been talking about the neutrality network, and Net Neutrality, i thought, was a little catchier. I didnt think it would catch on, but somehow it did. Host the president this week, proofer wu professor wu, spoke about Net Neutrality. Heres what he had to say. Im weighing out a plan to keep the internet free and open, and im urging the fcc to do everything they can to protect Net Neutrality for everyone. They should make it clear whether they use a computer, phone or tablet, internet providers have a legal obligation not to block or edit your limit to a web site. And they cant let any company pay for priority over its competitors. To put these protections in place, im asking the fcc to reclassify Internet Service under title ii of a law known as the telecommunications act. In plain english, im asking them to recognize that for most more thans the internet has become an essential part of everyday communication and everyday life. Host tim wu, whats your reaction to what the pre
In 2013 to approximately 6. 2 Million Barrels a day by 2020. At present more than 80 of current production is exported, but with Economic Growth drive g ing demand for oil and oil product in Subsaharan Africa we expect it will shift to much greater domestic use. On the natural gas front, major new discoveries are generating excitement in Global Markets and will be will provide fuel for africas growing economies. Among the countries with the most important emerging Gas Developments are mozambique, tanzania, uganda and madagascar where there have been major progress steps made for commercial development of newly discovered sources in recent years. In the power sector electrification rates in Subsaharan Africa are unfortunately among the lowest in the world as has been noted. North africa, by contrast, has electrification rates of over 99 , but in Subsaharan Africa, the rates are average, only 32 , meaning that more than 620 Million People lack access to modern Energy Services. And as the
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